--- title: "Ruger AR-556 5.56 NATO | Semi Auto Rifle" description: "Ruger AR-556 5.56 NATO Semi Auto AR15 Rifle - Black. 16.1\" barrel, 30rd capacity. Shop KYGunCo for quality firearms. Click for full product details." canonical_url: "https://www.kygunco.com/product/ruger-8500-ar-556-2235.56-16.1-black-301" meta: author: KYGUNCO "og:description": "Ruger AR-556 5.56 NATO Semi Auto AR15 Rifle - Black. 16.1\" barrel, 30rd capacity. Shop KYGunCo for quality firearms. Click for full product details." 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Enter your ZIP code for a quick check. Item # 95667 Style RGR-08500 UPC 736676085002 Condition New Manufacturer [Ruger](https://www.kygunco.com/brand/ruger) Model AR-556 Hand Right Hand Finish Black Round Capacity 30 Caliber 5.56 NATO, 223 Rem Action Semi-Auto Barrel Length 16.1 in The Ruger AR-556 is an affordable, American-made modern sporting rifle with the rugged reliability that you have come to expect from Ruger. The cold hammer-forged 4140 chrome-moly steel barrel with ultra-precise rifling provides exceptional accuracy, longevity and easy cleaning. - Ruger® Rapid Deploy folding rear sight provides windage adjustability and pairs with the A2-style, F-height, elevation-adjustable front sight for a solid, reliable aiming system. - Made from 7075-T6 hard-coat anodized aluminum forgings, shot-peened and proof-tested 9310 steel bolt, and 8620 steel bolt carrier. The inside diameter of the carrier and gas key are chrome plated and the key is staked for longevity. - Barrel nut and delta ring allow easy, one-person service of the heat-resistant glass-filled nylon handguard. The design accepts most standard carbine-length handguards. The barrel nut uses a standard wrench. - Gas block is located at a carbine-length (M4) position for improved balance and handling. Multiple attachment points include a QD socket and bayonet lug, for many sling and accessory mounting options. Serrations on the angled face of the gas block provide a low-glare surface. - Handguards are made from heat-resistant glass-filled nylon for shooting comfort and durability. - Single-stage trigger provides durable and reliable fire control. The enlarged trigger guard is designed to allow gloved shooting in cold weather. - Six-position, telescoping, M4-style buttstock and Mil-Spec buffer tube allow the rifle to be properly sized for different shooters or varying levels of outerwear. - Equipped with a medium contour, cold hammer-forged alloy barrel with 1:8" twist rifling that provides exceptional accuracy with bullets from 35 to 77 grains. M4 feed ramps and 5.56 NATO chamber allows the use of both 5.56 NATO and .223 Rem. ammunition. The barrel and 1/2"-28 Ruger® flash suppressor have a matte black oxide finish to reduce glare and provide corrosion resistance. - Front sight post is elevation adjustable, and a front sight tool is included. The A2-style, F-height front sight allows co-witness with many optics. - Ergonomic pistol grip features an extended trigger reach for more precise trigger control. - Made from aerospace-grade 7075-T6 aluminum forging, the flat top upper receiver features a forward assist, dust cover and brass deflector. - Also includes: one, 30-round Magpul® PMAG® magazine. SPECIFICATIONS - Stock: Black Synthetic, Collapsible - Front Sight: Adjustable Post - Rear Sight: Adjustable Ruger Rapid Deploy - Thread Pattern: 1/2"-28 - Feature: Standard - Handguard: Glass-Filled Nylon - Twist: 1:8" RH - Receiver Finish: Type III Hard-Coat Anodized - Height: 8" - Weight: 6.5 lb. - Length of Pull: 10.25" - 13.50" - Grooves: 5 ** WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to [www.p65warnings.ca.gov](https://www.p65warnings.ca.gov). ## Watch The Product In Action ## Frequently Bought Together 4.92 ** ** ** ** ** 26 reviews ** ** ** ** ** 24 ** ** ** ** ** 2 ** ** ** ** ** 0 ** ** ** ** ** 0 ** ** ** ** ** 0 ## Reviews ** Tony Park Rapids, MN Fast shipping. Awesome gun, I have never had any complaints about Ruger. I own other Ruger firearms and they have served me well. Customize it or don’t it’s a quality AR. 3/3/2022 ** ** ** ** ** ** HOWARD WILMINGTON, NC Great customer service. 8/17/2021 ** ** ** ** ** ** KyGunCo Verified Customer Lake Mary, FL Seamless purchase, A+. Ruger makes a very nice rifle. 1/12/2021 ** ** ** ** ** ** Donald Walter Swenson Sparta, WI Ok, it's winter time at present so I have not had them even out of the box as of yet 1/10/2021 ** ** ** ** ** ** KyGunCo Verified Customer Surprise, AZ KygunCo was so easy to order from.. Gun shoots better than I could have asked for.. Ruger 556 is a solid AR for the money.. 10/27/2020 ** ** ** ** ** ** Ian Houghton Cadillac, MI Love it,works great ad its great for the money. 5/6/2020 ** ** ** ** ** ** KyGunCo Verified Customer Winslow, ME Great gun for a great price 5/2/2020 ** ** ** ** ** ** Dale Albin ARIZONA CITY, AZ I have owned and shot many different rifles, but this not only looks good but shoots great. 5/1/2020 ** ** ** ** ** ** KyGunCo Verified Customer Derby, KY Has Ruger toughness. A Basic AR that will do it all reliably. A grade above the S&W model. 4/22/2020 ** ** ** ** ** ** KyGunCo Verified Customer pittsburgh, PA rugar ar 556 great value great ptice 4/11/2020 ** ** ** ** ** ## Don't Forget Your Ammo ```json {"@context":"https://schema.org","@graph":[{"@id":"https://www.kygunco.com/#website","@type":"WebSite","description":"Shop KYGUNCO for firearms, ammo, accessories, parts, and outdoor gear at low prices with fast, easy nationwide shipping.","name":"KYGUNCO","url":"https://www.kygunco.com/","publisher":{"@id":"https://www.kygunco.com/#/schema/organization/kygunco"}},{"@id":"https://www.kygunco.com/product/ruger-8500-ar-556-2235.56-16.1-black-301#webpage","@type":"WebPage","description":"Ruger AR-556 5.56 NATO Semi Auto AR15 Rifle - Black. 16.1\" barrel, 30rd capacity. Shop KYGunCo for quality firearms. 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